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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: F1 report card; did you even notice the haze amidst the excitement?

The Singapore Grand Prix drew over 301,000 spectators this year, the second-highest attendance on record. That was despite the PSI hitting 192 during the race weekend, the highest reading of this year’s haze season. So how much did the haze actually affect the F1 experience? And beyond the race itself, how did Singapore fare on the crowds, concerts, costs and overall visitor experience? Daniel Martin discusses further with Christopher Khoo, Managing Director for international tourism consultancy Masterconsult Services.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Exploring regional flavours at The Japan Rail Fair 2026

From freshly harvested pears in Sendai and wasabi snacks from Izu to sake tastings and Yamaguchi's prized fugu, The Japan Rail Fair 2026 is serving up a taste of Japan's regional food culture right here in Singapore. Cheryl Goh journeys across Japan through its local flavours, traditions and scenic destinations, with plenty of inspiration for your next trip with Eda Ayako, Sales & Events Executive at JR East Business Development SEA Pte. Ltd.

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CNA938 Rewind - IMF urges urgent debt reduction as global borrowing costs surge

The International Monetary Fund is calling for urgent fiscal consolidation as global public debt approaches 100 per cent of GDP and government borrowing costs continue to rise. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng unpack why the warning has become more urgent, which economies face the greatest risks and what it means for global growth with Jeep Kline, Managing Partner and Founder, Raisewell Ventures

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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: When do you decide it's time to replace your phone?

Singaporeans are holding on to their smartphones for longer as prices rise and repairs become more attractive. But how long should a phone realistically last? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng find out how long phones can safely last, when repair costs outweigh the benefits and how to protect your personal data when selling or recycling an old device. They speak with Oo Gin Lee, Founder and Managing Director, Gloo PR, specialising in tech; Sunil Singh, Phone User of 9 years & Vincent Guck, Sustainability and E-Waste Consultant, Virogreen Singapore

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Inflation shock raises Fed hike fears and rattles Wall Street

On today's (15 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Bob Doll, CEO & CIO, Crossmark  

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore GDP grows 5.4% in Q3 as MAS holds monetary policy steady

Singapore's economy expanded 5.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, slowing from 6.2 per cent in Q2. Meanwhile, MAS surprised economists by leaving monetary policy unchanged after two rounds of tightening. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine why the central bank is taking a breather, whether growth is beginning to lose momentum and what the latest decisions mean for businesses and consumers with Ahmad Mobeen, Principal Economist for APAC, S&P Global

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